Northlands Stakes Schedule and associated Purses

Purses for the 2009 Northlands thoroughbred race meet have now been determined. Overnite payments are budgeted to average $92,000per day during the 96 day meet for total payments of $8,832,000. Per diem payments at Northlands for 2009 remain status quo.

Please see attached for the complete Northlands Stakes Schedule and associated Purses. Stake payments will total $2,370,000.

In 2009 total purse payments to Horsemen will be $11,202,000. This amount excludes owners bonuses earned by Alberta breds placing 1, 2, or 3 in claiming races above the $7,500. level and certain Stakes races which offer added incentives for Alberta breds.

We appreciate your patience and understanding with respect to the length of time it has taken finalize this matter. Please bear in mind that should wagering be adversely affected during 2009, the overnite payments will be reviewed accordingly.